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Paddle steamer 'Ruby' [B 63241/39] • Photograph

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Summary

Paddle steamer 'Ruby' moored at the river bank. The 'Ruby' was built in 1876 at Moama. (The second of 4 steamers with the name "Ruby"). It was converted to a barge in 1908. Description on the verso reads 'P.S. Ruby at Mildura. The 1880s saw the emergence of passenger cargo boats providing a regular service between towns. Here the 'Ruby' is moored sedately to the river bank at Mildura. in full steam, however, her high superstructure and narrow hull caused her to roll like an ocean tramp when rounding a bend at full speed. The carbide (gas) lights allowed her to travel day and night. Photographer unknown'. This photo is part of the Sheahan Collection which consists of 114 views depicting river craft and two steam boat captains, bridges, and locks on the Murray River in South Australia.

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Physical description

Photograph (sepia copy print); 10 cm x 14.5 cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1880

Collections

Part of Album Collection
Part of Sheahan Collection

Subject

Ruby (Paddle steamer)
Paddle steamers -- Murray River (N.S.W.- S.A.)

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Digitisation information

Date

20/01/2010

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

3,513 x 2,442 pixels (8.6 MP)

Size

25.77 MB

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